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More Than 20K Illinoisans Have Now Died From COVID-19

A winter storm is delaying vaccine shipments, and new strains of the virus are starting to spread across the state, health officials say.

Inmates At County Jail Read Bedtime Stories To Their Kids

Inmates are allowed to pick out a book donated to the jail by the west suburban-based SCARCE reuse center. They are then recorded reading it, along with a personal message, and the recordings are sent to their family. The children also get to keep the books.

Carjacker Crashes, Gets Caught By Victim: Police

Witnesses reported the car was "swerving all over the road" before crashing into a car — and then the victim caught up with the driver.

12 Illinois Hospitals Ranked Among 2021’s Best

A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America.

'I Don't Want Kim Foxx To Resign, I Want Her To Do Her Job': Rival

"Ms. Foxx must fulfill her responsibility to protect the community and be a voice for victims," former rival Pat O'Brien says in an editorial.

Paris Hilton Engaged To Glenbard South Grad

Carter Reum, a former Glenbard South soccer player, proposed to Hilton on her 40th birthday.

Malec Becomes Joliet's Permanent Police Chief

She's the first woman to become chief.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Man Convicted In Brutal Home Invasion
• Prison Sentence In Drug Overdose Death
• State's Attorney Says He'll Eliminate Racism In County Courts
• Students Can Use School ID As Library Card
• 1st Day Of Spring Is Coming: How Warm Will It Feel In Illinois?
• Drive-Thru Girl Scout Cookie Booths
• Bar Loses License After Shooting
• Carjacker Crashes Car, Shoots At Officer: Feds
• 2 Buildings Collapse, Likely Due To Heavy Snow
• Brawl Near Bar Involves Uber Driver

Across America

• Rush Limbaugh, Conservative Talk Radio Show Host, Dies At 70
• Police Dog Makes Rooftop Arrest

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